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Kids VT is Vermont's only parenting magazine, a reliable resource for family-friendly events, activities, camps and classes since 1994. Find tips on health, fitness, food, shopping, books, crafts and more. Our free, quarterly magazine is available inside Seven Days and is distributed throughout northern and central Vermont.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Spotlight on Raised Jay Summer Camps
Meeting the exhibitors of the Kids VT Camp & School Fair
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By Carolyn Fox
on Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM
- courtesy of Andrew Lanoue
Raised Jay Summer Camps are among dozens of camps and schools exhibiting at the 16th annual Kids VT Camp & School Fair on Saturday, February 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Burlington Hilton. At the fair, representatives from each exhibitor will present detailed information about upcoming offerings, and answer questions from parents and potential campers. Our “Spotlight” series offers a sneak peek at participating programs.
Most Vermonters know Jay Peak for its skiing. But the kids who head there each summer find plenty to do during the “off” season. From paddling to zip-lining, Raised Jay Summer Camps truly make the most of time spent on the mountain.
Seriously, where else in Vermont can you surf and ice skate in the same day? Daily programs take advantage of the Pump House Indoor Waterpark and Ice Haus Arena — not to mention the 18-hole golf course and aerial tram rides.
It’s not all about fancy facilities, though. Last year’s geocaching course was a hit with the campers, and this year brings a collaboration with Jeffersonville’s Peak Expeditions to introduce kids to a natural ropes course and rock climbing. They’re good team-building activities, says Jay Peak’s Bryan Smith. “We want to keep it very laid-back and fun, but also educational,” he says.
The camps seem to have struck the right balance. Of last year’s sessions, Smith says, “There were zero complaints and a lot of tired kids at the end of the day.”
Raised Jay Summer Camps are weeklong day camps geared toward ages 6-9 and 10-14. Stay tuned for possible sleepaway options. Sessions run from July 8-12, July 15-19, July 29-August 2, August 5-9 and August 12-16. Visit jaypeakresort.com for more information.
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About The Author
Carolyn Fox
Bio:
Carolyn Fox was the Seven Days calendar editor from 2009-2012. From 2012-2013, she was the managing editor of Kids VT. She currently works as Special Publications Manager for Seven Days.
Carolyn Fox was the Seven Days calendar editor from 2009-2012. From 2012-2013, she was the managing editor of Kids VT. She currently works as Special Publications Manager for Seven Days.
